DeSantis Campaign Press Release - Florida Has Thrived Under Ron DeSantis' Bold Conservative Leadership

Florida's success under Ron DeSantis is proof positive that bold, conservative leadership works. While other candidates can only talk about what they hope to do, DeSantis has a proven track record of winning and producing real, meaningful results. As President, he will reverse our nation's decline and revive the American Dream.

The Facts

• Under Desantis, Florida is a national leader in every category.
• Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation.
• Florida ranks number one for net in-migration.
• Florida ranks number one in the nation for new business formations.
• Florida ranks number one in economic growth among large states.
• Florida has more people employed today than before the pandemic. Its unemployment rate is one of the lowest on record and it is significantly lower than the national average.
• During the last two years, Florida has seen the largest budget surpluses in the history of the state of Florida.
• Florida has the fifth lowest tax burden in the nation.
• Florida ranks number one in the nation in tourism and we just experienced yet another record-breaking year for visitors to the Sunshine State.
• Florida is number one in law enforcement recruitment and support. Florida's crime rate stands at a 50-year low thanks to Gov. DeSantis' tough-on-crime policies.
• Florida ranks number one in the nation for education freedom.
• Florida ranks number one in the nation for parental involvement in education.
• Florida ranks number one in fourth grade reading and math amongst all large states.
• Florida has the number one public higher education system in the country.
• Florida is number one among large states for the quality of our roads.
• Florida ranks number one for protections of our citizens against the biomedical security state, from prohibiting "jab or job" mandates to banning vaccine passports to ensuring hospital visitation rights.
• The Washington Examiner debunked Donald Trump's claims that Florida is poorly run.
• "In a rant Trump posted to social media, the 2024 presidential contender claimed Florida gets low marks for its schools, public health record, and law enforcement efforts. But most of Trump's claims don't reflect reality."